Senior Administrative Assistant (Accounting Firm)

Forsyths Accounting Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Two weeks Christmas closure

Competitive pay rates

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Forsyths Accounting Services Pty Ltd in Mackay is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations of our accounting team. This role suits someone who enjoys a professional environment and helping streamline workflows.

You will supervise the admin team, handle client service, manage diaries, liaise with Accountants, the ATO and ASIC, and contribute to process improvements within a friendly, team-focused practice.

Qualifications

• 2 years of administrative experience, ideally within an accounting or professional services firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and client communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and contribute to process improvement.
• Willingness to work autonomously and within a team.
• Team environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the administration team as required
• Provide general client service and administrative support
• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings
• Liaise with Accountants, the ATO, and ASIC
• Report to the Managing Partners on administrative matters
• Process invoices and manage accounts as required
• Manage electronic lodgements with the ATO and other government organisations
• Oversee debtor management and follow-up processes
• Handle company registrations (ABN, GST, PAYG, etc.)
• Provide support to the Practice Manager
• Undertake ad-hoc administrative duties as required

Skills

MS Office

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Forsyths Accounting Services Pty Ltd

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Administrative assistant to join our successful accounting firm in Mackay. This is a challenging yet rewarding position, ideal for somone who enjoys working in a professional environment and helping manage the day-to-day workflow and operations of our accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support the administration team as required

Provide general client service and administrative support

Manage diaries and coordinate meetings

Liaise with Accountants, the ATO, and ASIC

Report to the Managing Partners on administrative matters

Process invoices and manage accounts as required

Manage electronic lodgements with the ATO and other government organisations

Oversee debtor management and follow-up processes

Handle company registrations (ABN, GST, PAYG, etc.)

Provide support to the Practice Manager

Undertake ad-hoc administrative duties as required

About You

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A 2 years of administrative experience, ideally within an accounting or professional services firm

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent organisational skills and time management

Strong written, interpersonal, and client communication skills

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

The ability to follow established procedures and contribute to process improvement

Work in a friendly, fun, productive Team environment.

4 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks paid Christmas closure

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for growth and development within a professional firm